Lions HC offers update on when former Vols QB Hendon Hooker could return to the field
Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker has yet to practice in the NFL due to the torn ACL he suffered last November in UT's loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks. Hooker, who was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions, is currently on the non-football injury list, which […]
Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker has yet to practice in the NFL due to the torn ACL he suffered last November in UT's loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Hooker, who was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions, is currently on the non-football injury list, which is common for players who suffered injuries while in college.
On Thursday, Lions head coach Dan Campbell was asked when Hooker might return to the field.
And it doesn't sound like Detroit is close to activating Hooker.
“Yeah, honestly, we have not even talked about Hooker in those regards. It’s been more about, let’s get him back,” said Campbell (via USA TODAY).
“And then everything else, his rehab, he just continues to come along and get better," added Campbell. "But honestly, Brad (Holmes) and I haven’t even discussed him at this point. Once we start hearing from (Director of Player Health and Performance Brett Fischer) Fisch and those guys like, ‘Hey, this guy’s coming on,’ we get the, ‘OK, you guys may have a decision to make sooner than later,’ then we’re not even going to worry about it right now.”
The Lions recently signed veteran Teddy Bridgewater to serve as Jared Goff's backup. Nate Sudfeld is currently the Lions' No. 3 quarterback.
Detroit certainly isn't in a rush to get Hooker back on the field, which is probably wise since the 2023 season will be Goff's show. And if he falters, then it'll be Bridgewater's show.
This was always the plan for Hooker. And even though he likely won't see much action in 2023 (if any), the Lions still have high hopes for the 2022 SEC offensive player of the year.
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